If you wish to reach the supreme abode of Viṣṇu, heed my words as I raise my arms in earnest instruction. There are certain actions that must be avoided: never drink water from a conch, nor kill fish or boars. Those who commit such acts are likened to murderers of brāhmaṇas, drinkers of liquor, thieves, or those who approach their teacher’s wife. Truly, what sin has not been committed by such self-destructive, wicked individuals? If one is unable to observe the bright Ekādaśī, then the vow of Dvādaśī should be performed instead—with a single meal and acts of charity. Otherwise, one who neglects these observances partakes in great sins and never attains a good destination anywhere. Among the Dvādaśīs, the Prabodhinī Dvādaśī is especially meritorious; it should be observed with reverence. By doing so, one obtains all the fruits of the twelve Dvādaśīs. Whatever is performed on this day becomes exceedingly great and imperishable, and the merit gained is multiplied a crore-fold, bringing the reward beloved of Keśava. Just as the holy Prabodhini is sacred, so too is the night when Hari sleeps. Whether in lying down, awakening, or even turning over, all these acts pertain to Hari. Therefore, the Dvādaśī fast should be observed with all effort. O beautiful one, the Ekādaśī that falls with the moon in the month of Kārttika is especially auspicious. Whatever is performed on that day, O auspicious one, is remembered as having infinite merit. On this day, after bathing and worshipping the deity, one attains the highest reward. The wise should place a water-filled pot, and upon it, place Janārdana in the form of a fish. After bathing him with the five nectars and anointing with saffron, my devotee, self-controlled, should worship the goddess with lotuses. On this occasion, one should honor Rāma, Rāma, Kṛṣṇa, Buddha, and Kalkin with flowers, incense, lamps, and various offerings of food. At night, O virtuous one, the awakening of the Lord of gods should be performed, accompanied by flowers, incense, offerings, and auspicious fruits. Gifts of ornaments, garments, and other items should be given according to one’s ability. Know that he is the origin of the world, the form of the world, the beginningless origin of all creation. Even if there were thousands of mouths to speak of his greatness, and thousands more, I will briefly share what I can—listen to this. Together with the vehicle, O Earth, one comes to my world. Thereafter, one is endowed with long life, health, and is freed from rebirth. All these sins are destroyed merely by hearing this. Even a wise but poor person, reflecting here with devotion, may see or touch a human being. When the greatness that removes the fear of worldly existence is recited, even bad dreams subside. Such people are blessed and have attained their purpose; by them alone is merit accomplished. Whoever utters the names ‘Nārāyaṇa, Acyuta, Ananta, Vāsudeva’ gains immense merit—how much more so one who, endowed with faith and an undistracted mind, worships me? Of that Yajña-Varāha, of Viṣṇu of immeasurable splendor, therefore, with great discipline, one should pursue the path of the Vaiṣṇavas.